Associate Pilot Plant Apply
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven individual to support the execution of cell culture and downstream purification processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
- Support cell culture processes, including aseptic vial thawing, cell culture flask passaging in biosafety cabinets, and operation of benchtop wave bioreactors, as well as 200L and 500L single-use bioreactors.
- Assist with large-scale harvest operations through downstream purification, including chromatography, filtration, and Ultra-Filtration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) using pilot-scale skids and equipment.
- Perform routine tasks such as in-process sampling, operating laboratory analyzers, managing samples, and collecting scientific data via electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Compound media/buffer solutions and perform Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) procedures.
- Assemble and disassemble equipment, provide routine maintenance for benchtop analyzers, and support vendor oversight.
- Maintain lab organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilize scientific principles for experiment execution and data analysis in a collaborative team environment.
- Document data and process information in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Contribute to maintaining laboratory standards with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science, or
- Associate’s Degree with 1+ year of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting, or
- 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
- Ability to work weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.
- Experience with automated computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment.
- Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.